So far, we have been in the "complacency" mode of operation in regard to climate change: it doesn’t exist, if exist it is not a problem, if it is a problem, it is not our fault, and anyway doing something about it would be too expensive to be worth doing. James Schlesinger once uttered one of those profound truths that explain a lot of what we see around us: it was: "people have only two modes of operation: complacency and panic." A worst, it is an indication that the system is going out of control and moving to a new climate state faster than anyone could have imagined. At best, this is an especially large oscillation and the climate system will be soon back on track following the predictions of the models – maybe to be retouched to take into account faster climbing temperatures. “Sometimes growth cannot occur unless you go through these types of experiences,” he said.The latest temperature data have broken all records (image from " think progress"). The Rams were 7-4 at the end of November, stung by a three-game losing streak. They might also draw on lessons from last season’s Super Bowl journey. McVay is stressing fundamentals, techniques, winning individual matchups and communication among boxes to check. Yet stiffer tests await, especially for an offense that has been manhandled this season by elite defenses. The Rams are fortunate to draw an opponent about now with even more issues as the Panthers – who fired coach Matt Rhule on Monday – visit SoFi Stadium. I hope that’s going to be the case for them.” “We didn’t have the continuity,” Slater remembers, “but once we got to the playoffs, we hit a stride. The Rams won the NFC West that season with a 9-7 record, then advanced to Super Bowl XIV. Slater offers a bit of hope in recalling how injuries wreaked havoc on the Rams in 1979, when he and center Rich Saul were the only two offensive linemen who started each game. It bothers me a little bit for people to think that you can easily plug in young, inexperienced players who have to develop.” “It takes time,” Slater told USA TODAY Sports, alluding to injury woes compounded by the need to quickly develop younger players. He admits that it’s been tough to watch lately – especially when it comes to his area of expertise on the offensive line. Slater has kept a close watch on his former team for years in L.A. Jackie Slater, the Hall of Fame tackle, knows. No, the Rams are not catching any breaks in seeking the repeat crown. The Rams have allowed an NFL-high 21 sacks, with 19 coming in the three losses. Yet that’s what happens when the protection wanes. Turnovers, like the three against Dallas, have been an issue. Meanwhile, Stafford hasn’t been as effective as he was last season. That lack of continuity is one reason why the rushing attack ranks dead last in the league. For each game this season, the Rams have fielded a different starting offensive line combination due to injuries. His typically potent offense has suddenly become an example of the notion that regardless of sharp schemes, it doesn’t work when the O-line is out of whack. But there are fires all over the place that he’ll need to put out. No surprise that McVay points the finger at himself. “That’s on coaching, that’s on me, and that’s where I really get irritated because I’m not doing a good enough job of communicating the clarity that’s necessary.” “A lot of the instances the last couple of weeks, some of the mental mistakes have occurred that have never been reflected in the last five years of how we’ve operated, have reared its ugly head,” McVay said.
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